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The aurora borealis, or northern lights, were distinctly visible, appearing in skies over a vast section of the country.

Western Illinois University alumni Stephanie, Brian and Chris Lovingood recently donated $25,000 to Western Illinois University to start an endowed scholarship fund for underrepresented students in minority communities.

In 2020, Illinois made non-citizens aged 65 and older eligible for Medicaid-type coverage, becoming the first state to do so.

LAPEER COUNTY — The first day of spring was March 20, but apparently Mother Nature didn’t get the memo as unseasonably cool weather continues in Lapeer County during the last week of April. Snow flurries have been in the air today, leading toward a very cold night ahead. The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued

It’s a cost born entirely by the state because the individuals are not eligible for the Medicaid program.

MACOMB COUNTY — A new method of drain repair was recently employed by the Macomb County Public Works Office, preventing further damage to a key sewer with minimal interference to locals.

The expansion of state-sponsored health care to individuals who are ineligible for Medicaid based on their citizenship status is expected to cost $990 million in the upcoming fiscal year.

Administration, juggling dozens of big-money funding requests, pledges spending won't exceed revenue By JERRY NOWICKI Capitol News Illinois

The state estimates an expansion of state-sponsored health care to individuals who are ineligible for Medicaid based on their citizenship status is expected to cost $990 million in the upcoming fiscal year, far outpacing the original price tag cited when the measures became law.

Nearly $1B in Expected Spending on Health Care for Noncitizens Adds to State Budget Pressures (Springfield, IL)